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Crabtree TH
Area Status: Unreachable
Crabtree Trailhead
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Summit Ranger District (HWY 108) Update May 15, 2023: Crabtree Road is under snow and not open. Check back at a later date for updates. |
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| Reservations: | No reservation is required to use this trailhead. The trail leads directly into a Wilderness Area where a FREE wilderness permit is REQUIRED anytime a person or group travels OVERNIGHT. For overnight wilderness trips on the Stanislaus (into the Emigrant, Carson-Iceberg, or Mokelumne Wilderness), visitors must obtain a permit from the Summit Ranger Station (in person during office hours or self issue after hours). |
| Area Amenities: | Interpretive Site,Tent camping,Picnic tables,Toilets,Parking |
| Fees: | No fee for a Wilderness Permit |
| Permit Info: | A Wilderness permit is required for overnight camping within the Wilderness. |
| Open Season: | May - December |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Best Season: | Fall |
| Busiest Season: | Summer |
| Restrictions: | Read your Wilderness Permit for regulations. |
| Water: | No Water |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
Activities
Day Hiking
Backpacking
Horse Camping
Horse Riding
Amenities
| Interpretive Site: | Information board at trailhead. |
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| Picnic tables: | Some tables may be available |
| Tent camping: | One night camping at trailhead for those entering or exiting Wilderness is permitted. |
| Parking: | Many parking stalls. Please do not park blocking EMS and Fire Engine access. |
| Toilets: | Vault toilet |